In the absence of the state, local armed units have emerged to enforce law and order. They have been welcomed by many, but not all.
Fada Ngourma (or simply 'Fada') is a lot safer than it used to be. Until a couple of years ago, the largest town of eastern Burkina Faso and its vast surroundings had long been subject to waves of criminal activity. Seated on a rickety chair in front of his house, Moussa "Django" Thiombiano recounts this former state of affairs.
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